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Plastic and Resin Manufacturing

Key Economic Drivers The plastic and resin manufacturing industry is heavily influenced by fluctuations in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the Trade-weighted Index (TWI). As the CPI declines, demand for plastics and resin decreases, affecting both the manufacturing and construction sectors. Despite these challenges, the short-term outlook shows a modest growth of 0.52% by…

Pet Industry Report

Rising Trend in Pet Ownership The surge in pet ownership during the COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped consumer behavior and market demands. With nearly 70% of U.S. households now owning a pet, spending on premium pet products has soared. Pet owners increasingly view their furry friends as family members, driving a significant rise in expenditures on…

Professional Employer Organizations At A Glance

Market Expansion and Regulatory Landscape The PEO industry is poised for significant growth, with revenue expected to reach $248 billion by 2026. Geographical expansion is particularly notable in states like Texas, Florida, and California, where less restrictive regulations allow for broader operational coverage. However, PEOs operating in smaller states must navigate complex regulatory environments that…

Food & Beverage M&A Activity | 2022 Overview

Surge in M&A Activity Despite Economic Pressures The food and beverage industry has seen a sustained surge in M&A activity, with global private equity-backed deals totaling $9.69 billion through November 2022. This figure, while lower than 2021’s full-year total, reflects a strong interest in strategic acquisitions despite challenges such as inflation, rising interest rates, and…

Creating Silver Linings through M&A During a Downturn Part Three

Transformational Investing for Success In this article, Carleton McKenna analyzes the silver linings that help businesses come out of recessionary periods with some of their highest growth rates. We will then discuss what transformative investment opportunities may exist in the current environment to help position companies to achieve strong growth coming out of the COVID-19…

Creating Silver Linings through M&A During a Downturn: Part Two

The Opportunity to Refocus & Divest The last U.S. recession is twelve-years in our rearview mirror, leaving modern data and anecdotes in its wake. Some companies were better prepared than others, creating more valuable cost structures, maintaining steady revenue or successfully mitigating any steep cliffs. These companies didn’t undertake extreme cost-cutting measures and chose not…

Creating Silver Linings through M&A During a Downturn

Part 1: Pursuing Unique Growth Opportunities For most company executives words such as “downturn,” “recession,” “economic slowdown,” and perhaps most fitting for 2020, “global pandemic,” send a cold shiver down the spine. Rightly so, as these periods are associated with stalled growth, pay cuts, layoffs and poor company performance. In the case of dealmakers, financing…

Brooke Hradisky Discusses “Taking Chips off the Table” – Crain’s Cleveland & ACG Cleveland

Cleveland, OH, January 17, 2020 – Carleton McKenna & Co.’s Vice President, Brooke A. Hradisky, shares thoughts on maintaining ownership and operational control through a minority recapitalization in Crain’s Cleveland. The original article, “Taking Chips Off the Table”, is part of ACG Cleveland’s sponsored content and can be found here. Taking chips off the table: Minority recapitalization an…

Chris McKenna Discusses Dealmaking Expectations for 2020 – Smart Business Dealmakers

Cleveland, OH, January 2, 2020 – Carleton McKenna & Co.’s Managing Director, Christopher J. McKenna, is interviewed in Smart Business Dealmaker’s article “2020 Forecast: What To Expect For The Year In Dealmaking In Cleveland.” The original article, written by Mark Scott, can be found here. 2020 Forecast: What To Expect For The Year In Dealmaking In Cleveland…